Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is a creamy, flavorful casserole that combines tender penne pasta with shredded chicken enveloped in a rich buffalo cream cheese sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and garnished with fresh green onions and optional blue cheese crumbles, it’s a comforting dish perfect for game day or a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta & Chicken
- 12 ounce penne pasta
- 2 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
Sauce
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheeses & Garnish
- 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoon sliced green onions
- Optional: blue cheese crumbles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo wing sauce. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Season Sauce: Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the sauce mixture and stir well to incorporate all the flavors evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese into the sauce. Stir thoroughly until all components are evenly coated with the buffalo cream sauce.
- Assemble Bake: Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese topping is fully melted and bubbly, with golden edges.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and optionally blue cheese crumbles. Serve hot for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- For extra heat, add additional buffalo sauce to the mixture before baking.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
- Blue cheese crumbles can be omitted or substituted with extra cheddar if preferred.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Make sure to drain pasta well to avoid a watery bake.
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